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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,832.29, 256,249.35 and 112,040.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,832.29, 256,249.35 and 112,040.27 is: 168,060.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,832.29 : 256,249.35 = 112,040.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,832.29/256,249.35 = 112,040.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,832.29x = 256,249.35 × 112,040.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,832.29x = 28,710,244,519.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,710,244,519.88/170,832.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,060.99

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